Cold weather delays snap bean harvest

The Conjunctural Report released by Emater/RS-Ascar on Thursday (27) indicates that the green bean harvest is progressing in the Lajeado administrative region. In Feliz, the crop is in full harvest, with good quality pods and stable prices. The technical service highlights that "the humidity in the air has favored the incidence of anthracnose and downy mildew," which requires constant monitoring of the crops. The expectation is an increase in productivity with the continuation of the drier weather. The cultivation occurs in a staggered manner and with the use of greenhouses, allowing production even during periods of low temperatures. The price per kilo of the product ranges between R$ 6.00 and R$ 8.00. In Vale Real, the green bean is predominantly cultivated in the field. The milder temperatures of recent months have impaired the development ...